The main objective of such global standardization is to ensure end-to-end compatibility of devices, cables and connectors for customers and users. This is done by ensuring stable supply chains and second-source strategies on the one hand,and by defining product reliability criteria on established and well-known standards on the other.
For conventional wiring of motors, servo-drives or linear units/drives, time and costs for cabling, maintenance and diagnostics are very high. Separate cables from the switch cabinet are used for the power supply and control of every single motor. This procedure does not only require much space, but also causes high costs.
With the new CONEC Hybrid connectors series, a compact hybrid connector system has been developed, combining power supply and data transmission in one single connector. This one-cable technique corresponds to modern connection and interface wiring technology.
Depending on the application, four sizes, B12, B17, B23 and B40 are available. While the number of pins and the permitted voltages vary depending on the size, the 360° shielded data core is always the same and designed for industrial ethernet Cat 5 with wire cross section AWG22. CONEC presents this hybrid connector system in the form of connectors with overmoulded cable, field attachable connectors as well as receptacles for device-side installation.
